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26-3559 - Residential Meter Box Upgrade - Phase 16

City of Bend, City of Bend, OR·City

23 days until submission deadline — April 30, 2026

Apr 01, 2026
Posted Date
Apr 30, 2026
Submission Deadline
26-3559

Summary

The City of Bend is seeking sealed bids for construction work to upgrade 343 existing residential water meter box installations to current City Standards and Specifications. The scope includes soft and hard-scape box locations and involves installation, relocation, and correction of non-compliant connections.

Section 4.2 — Scope of Services and Deliverables

The selected vendor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform the services described herein. Work shall commence within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and shall be completed within the timeframe specified in the project schedule attached as Exhibit B.

Proposals must include a detailed implementation timeline, staffing plan with key personnel qualifications, and three (3) references from comparable government engagements completed within the past five years. Evaluation will be based on technical approach (40%), experience and qualifications (30%), cost proposal (20%), and small business participation plan (10%).

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What documents are required to bid on this ITB?

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